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marcevs72

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cabby roof gaskets
« on: 23 September 2012, 20:18 »
just about to put a new white roof on my cabby and want to replace the foam gaskets that sit inbetween the roof and the door seals.i have the original part number but cant find anywhere to get some.anybody know of any other type of foam seal that could be used instead as really its only a wide piece of door draught excluder  :laugh:

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Re: cabby roof gaskets
« Reply #1 on: 24 September 2012, 08:43 »
which bits? the ones at the front by the windscreen?

have you tried crazy quiffs? http://www.golfmk1.co.uk/

marcevs72

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Re: cabby roof gaskets
« Reply #2 on: 24 September 2012, 16:40 »
its this one that goes between the roof and the window seals

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Re: cabby roof gaskets
« Reply #3 on: 28 September 2012, 19:46 »
Part number is 155 871 431 foam gasket seal you need 6 in total.
Available from your VW dealer about three quid each.

marcevs72

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Re: cabby roof gaskets
« Reply #4 on: 28 September 2012, 19:58 »
ideal your a star mate.roll on next weekend and new roof... :smiley:

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Re: cabby roof gaskets
« Reply #5 on: 29 September 2012, 10:12 »
Don't forget to centre the seal on the holder leaving a overhang. Fold the excess up onto the seal ends once refitted. Also make sure to apply silicone sealant around the first screw hole and then backwards about 5 inches before putting the front seals on. This is a prone leaking point.
Applying a little sillicone liquid helps get the seals back in (the stuff plumers use to lubricate plastic pipes)
When removing these also prise them out from the middle and slide inwards, there are plastic clips at each end, just pulling them will snap em off.

Use a new rear tensionsing cable as well these stretch over time.
Get one from BAS as these have the outer tube that goes in the rear channel.
Glue wise you need a high temp adhesive.
Check the condition of the rear window frame too. Look gor bubbling under the seal, rust stains on the parcel shelf. If your considering replacing the headliner too, now would be the time to do it. You cannot retro fit afterwards as all the fixings are underneath.

Just a few pointers.

marcevs72

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Re: cabby roof gaskets
« Reply #6 on: 29 September 2012, 18:29 »
luckily the headliner is perfect which is ideal as trying to get a white one is bloody hard.got deal on all cables,white vinyl roof and seals for just over £200 delivered so roll on next weekend.

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Re: cabby roof gaskets
« Reply #7 on: 01 October 2012, 13:01 »
Quite a few places do white headliners and vynil hoods.
The problem with the other rear tension cables is they can pop out once you close the hood.
The hood tension pulls against them so they need to be fully tightened, use something on the barrel of the stud so it doesn't twist round or it will snap. Consider closing up the channel with a rubber mallet.
When fitting vynil you need a nice hot place to install, some heat lamps are ideal. It will be a pig to stretch in cold weather and you can end up with top closing issues.


marcevs72

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Re: cabby roof gaskets
« Reply #8 on: 05 October 2012, 17:47 »
got everything now except the 2 small hoops that the roof cover go into on the rear of the roof.have tried crazy quiffs etc and cant get them...anyone know where i can get some???

marcevs72

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Re: cabby roof gaskets
« Reply #9 on: 06 October 2012, 16:31 »
i have the white roof and cables just need the 2 small hoops for the cover to fit into...